Purpose of Competition



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NATIONAL APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL COMPETITION

RULE BOOK, GUIDE AND JUDGES FORMS

NACSC 2011

National Apostolic Christian School Competition

2011 Event List

Event Number Event Category Age Group

1 Oratory 13-15

2 Oratory 16-18

3 Bible Quizzing 13-18

4 Scripture Memorization 13-15

5 Scripture Memorization 16-18

6 Creative Essay Writing 13-15

7 Creative Essay Writing 16-18

8 Short Story Writing 13-15

9 Short Story Writing 16-18

10 Creative Poetry Writing 13-15

11 Creative Poetry Writing 16-18

12 Science Project 13-14

13 Science Project 15-16

14 Science Project 17-18

15 Photo/Color Character 13-15

16 Photo/Color Character 16-18

17 Photo/Black & White Character 13-15

18 Photo/Black & White Character 16-18

19 Photo/Color/Scenic 13-15

20 Photo/Color/Scenic 16-18

21 Photo/Black & White/Scenic 13-15

22 Photo/Black & White/Scenic 16-18

23 Photo/Color/Still Life 13-15

24 Photo/Color/Still Life 16-18

25 Photo/Black & White/Still Life 13-15

26 Photo/Black & White/Still Life 16-18

27 Photo/Color/Animal 13-15

28 Photo/Color/Animal 16-18

29 Photo/Black & White/Animal 13-15

30 Photo/Black & White/Animal 16-18

31 Photo/Color/Architecture 13-15

32 Photo/Color/Architecture 16-18

33 Photo/Black & White/Architecture 13-15

34 Photo/Black & White/Architecture 16-18

35 Photo/Color/Portrait 13-15

36 Photo/Color/Portrait 16-18

37 Photo/Black & White/Portrait 13-15

38 Photo/Black & White/Portrait 16-18

39 Photo/Digital Computer Enhanced 13-15 (Open)

40 Photo/Digital Computer Enhanced 16-18 (Open)

Event List Continues . . .

41 Two Dimensional Art Oil

42 Two Dimensional Art Watercolor

43 Two Dimensional Art Acrylic

44 Two Dimensional Art Drawing

45 Two Dimensional Art Pen & Ink

46 Two Dimensional Art Mixed Media

47 Two Dimensional Art Reverse Glass

48 Two Dimensional Art Pastel

49 Two Dimensional Art Creative Art

50 Three Dimensional Art Woodworking 13-15

51 Three Dimensional Art Woodworking 16-18

52 Three Dimensional Art Cross Stitch 13-15

53 Three Dimensional Art Cross Stitch 16-18

54 Three Dimensional Art Crochet 13-15

55 Three Dimensional Art Crochet 16-18

56 Three Dimensional Art Sewing 13-15

57 Three Dimensional Art Sewing 16-18

58 Songwriting 13-18

59 Vocal Solo Girls 13-15

60 Vocal Solo Girls 16-18

61 Vocal Solo Boys 13-15

62 Vocal Solo Boys 16-18

63 Vocal Duet Mixed (Boys & Girls) 13-18

64 Vocal Duet (Girls Only) 13-18

65 Vocal Duet (Boys Only) 13-18

66 Vocal Trio Mixed (Boys & Girls) 13-18

67 Vocal Trio (Girls Only) 13-18

68 Vocal Trio (Boys Only) 13-18

69 Vocal Quartet (Boys,Girls or Mixed) 13-18

70 Vocal Large Group (5-21 Group) 13-18

71 Instrumental Solo Keys 13-15

72 Instrumental Solo Keys 16-18

73 Instrumental Solo Bass Guitar 13-18

74 Instrumental Solo Strings 13-18

75 Instrumental Solo Woodwind 13-18

76 Instrumental Solo Brass 13-18

77 Instrumental Solo Percussion 13-18

78 Instrumental Small Group (2-4) 13-18

79 Instrumental Large Group (5-18) 13-18

Event List Continues . . .

80 100 Yard Dash (Boys) 13-15

81 100 Yard Dash (Boys) 16-18

82 100 Yard Dash (Girls) 13-15

83 100 Yard Dash (Girls) 16-18

84 220 Yard Dash (Boys) 13-15

85 220 Yard Dash (Boys) 16-18

86 220 Yard Dash (Girls) 13-15

87 220 Yard Dash (Girls) 16-18

88 440 Yard Dash (Boys) 13-15

89 440 Yard Dash (Boys) 16-18

90 440 Yard Dash (Girls) 13-15

91 440 Yard Dash (Girls) 16-18

92 Cross Country 2 ½ (Boys) 13-15

93 Cross Country 2 ½ (Boys) 16-18

94 Cross Country 1 ½ ( Girls) 13-15

95 Cross Country 1 ½ (Girls) 16-18

96 880 Relay (Boys) 13-18

97 880 Relay (Girls) 13-18

98 Free Throw (Boys) 13-18

99 Free Throw (Girls) 13-18

100 Basketball (Boys) 13-18

101 Volleyball (Girls) 13-18

102 Website Development (Individual) 13-18

103 Yearbook/ 13-18

104 Spanish 13-18

105 NACSA Honor Society Seniors Only

106 PowerPoint Presentation 13-18

107 Video 13-18

108 Sign Team 13-18

Purpose of Competition

1. National Apostolic Christian School Competition (NACSC) is held annually in order to bring Apostolic Church-Schools together for fellowship and to promote academic, social and spiritual qualities.

2. The Christian School movement has grown greatly. The Apostolic music program as well as other competitive events is unlike any other competition programs.

3. For the past many years, Christian Education has grown at an unbelievable rate. Barriers have been broken because of this educational approach. The sharing of ideas and assistance has generated co-operation among many people which will continually build and develop our Christian School program. Utilizing this same concept, we have the greatest opportunity of pulling down walls, building bridges, and creating a revival atmosphere with rallies, fellowships, and competitions. Let us make each year a rewarding experience of competition and fellowship with old and new friends.

Awards

First, second and third place winners will be recognized in each event category. Winners will generally be recognized during morning devotions the day after competitive event has been judged.

An Outstanding Student Award will be given to the top ten students in the entire competition. The award will be based on individual points earned. Points will be: 5 for gold, 3 for silver, and 1 for bronze.

Quantity of awards given for an event will be listed on that event’s rule page. The general rule will be 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze for each category. The exception will be team events. The number of medals given on team events will be limited to number of entrants allowed in a particular category.

ENTRY GUIDELINES FOR COMPETITION

1. All entrants must be students of a Christian Church School. See exception below.

A. No student participants may be married or have children

B. All student participants must be full time Christian School students

attending the Christian School during regular Christian School hours.

C. Must be enrolled in local Christian School by January 15th to be

eligible to compete.

D. Student entrants at age 18 must have their 18th birthday fall within the school term (September 1- June 1). Students who are 18 on September 1 of their senior year, and remain full time students of the Christian School may participate.

E. EXCEPTION FOR ENTRY

Apostolic evangelist’s children, Apostolic home-schooled children, and

Apostolic children in a denominational Christian school where there are no

Apostolic Christian Schools may participate in individual events only. There will be no medal points given to a particular school for winning. There will be no participation on any school team activity. Each child in this category will pay a $10.00 registration fee at the time of registration and will also pay the regular $6.00 per event fee. Children who were removed from a local Christian school, cannot participate in competition. Children in an area where there is an Apostolic Christian School may not compete as an individual student.

2. Entry form completed and mailed by assigned date.

3. Contestants must follow guidelines of events. Contestants understand they will

be disqualified if they do not follow the rules of events and/or rules of competition.

4. Display total Christian spirit at all times.

5. Boys:

A. Long pants in all events. Pants and socks must meet. No skin on leg may

be exposed.

B. No shirts that display underarms.

C. No attire that might display a questionable character. The administration

reserves the right to question or interpret.

D. No facial hair.

E. No chains on neck, only watches on arms.

F. Hair off ears and collar. No rat tails.

6. Girls:

A. Hair neat.

B. No necklaces, earrings, bracelets, or chains.

C. Full skirts and dresses, modest, middle of the knee. Hem should touch

floor when kneeling.

D. For sporting activities, skirts or culottes that will touch the floor when

kneeling. Culottes must be cut with a flare to the leg so as to prevent them

from appearing as walking shorts.

E. No face make-up or questionable tee shirts permitted. Administration

reserves the right to question or interpret.

F. Blouse must not have a low neckline and not be sleeveless.

7. Contestant must be present for judging.

8. Judging forms will be placed with each entry in the events where required.

9. All sporting events will be closely supervised for discipline. Event official’s word

is final.

10. Selecting your active wear should be based on your physical size. We want to

project a modest image at all times.

11. All entries on display to be judged at competition must be in exhibition rooms and ready by 6:00 PM on the first day of competition.

12. It is the responsibility of each school to see that each student’s entries are registered and displayed in the right category. School will be given until 6:00 PM the first day of competition to correct any mistakes in paperwork. After 6:00 PM, all entries that are not entered into category on school registration sheet or are placed in incorrect category will be disqualified. Errors made by the office and not individual school will be corrected at any time during competition.

13. Fees:

School Registration – accredited schools - $ 75.00

Individual Event Fee – accredited schools - $ 6.00

School Registration – non-accredited schools - $ 150.00

Individual Event Fee – non-accredited schools - $ 7.00

RISK AND PARTICIPATION FORM

FOR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS

National Apostolic Christian School Competition is an exciting activity that may involve contact with the ground, sporting equipment and other participants. Competition is generally held during warm and sometimes humid weather. Because of these conditions, this exposes an athlete to risks of injury.

In an effort to make these events as safe as possible, the coaching staff is expected to instruct players concerning the rules of each event and the correct mechanics of all skills. It is vital that athletes follow the coach’s skill instructions, training rules and team policies to decrease the possibility of serious injury.

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We have read the above information concerning the risks involved with sporting events at National Apostolic Christian School Competition. We understand and assume all risks associated with practicing for and/or participating in these events. We further agree to hold the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ and NACSC, its representatives, any coach, any volunteer, or any participating church or school harmless in any and all liability actions, claims or additional legal action in connection with participation in any activities related to National Apostolic Christian School Competition.

In signing this form, we assume the inherent risks of National Apostolic Christian School Competition and waive future legal action by our heirs, estate, executor, administrator, assignees, family members, and ourselves.

Athlete’s (Participant’s) signature: ____________________________________

Mother’s signature (or guardian): _____________________________________

Father’s signature (or guardian): ______________________________________

Date of signatures: _________________________________________________

** THIS FORM IS TO BE RETAINED BY SCHOOL

RISK AND PARTICIPATION FORM

FOR PASTORS AND PRINCIPALS

National Apostolic Christian School Competition is an exciting activity that may involve contact with the ground and other participants. Competition is generally held during warm and sometimes humid weather. Because of these conditions, this exposes an athlete to risks of injury.

In an effort to make these events as safe as possible, the coaching staff is expected to instruct players concerning the rules of each event and the correct mechanics of all skills. It is vital that athletes follow the coach’s skill instructions, training rules and team policies to decrease the possibility of serious injury.

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We have read the above information concerning the risks involved with sporting events at National Apostolic Christian School Competition. We understand and assume all risks associated with practicing for and/or participating in these events. We further agree to hold the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ and NACSC, its representatives, any coach, any volunteer, or any participating church or school harmless in any and all liability actions, claims or additional legal action in connection with participation in any activities related to National Apostolic Christian School Competition.

In signing this form, we assume the inherent risks of National Apostolic Christian School Competition and waive future legal action by our heirs, estate, executor, administrator, assignees, family members, and ourselves.

It is also understood that we will be responsible for any damages done on campus or while at the motel of our selection or any other damages that might be incurred due to the direct result of the actions of our students and staff.

Church Pastor’s Signature: ___________________________________________

Principal’s Signature: _______________________________________________

Date of Signatures: _________________________________________________

** THIS FORM IS TO BE TURNED IN AT COMPETION OFFICE

National Apostolic Christian School Competition

Student Registration Form and Affidavit

School Name: ________________________________________ School ID#: ______________

Student Name: __________________________Student ID#: __________ DOB: ____________

I, ________________________________, affirm that all entries listed below are my original work

(Student)

in their entirety. Student signature: _____________________________________________

I, ______________________________, believe, to the best of my knowledge, these entries to be

(Parent)

the original work of my child, and my child has met all the requirements to participate in NACSC.

Parent signature: _______________________________________________

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ORATORY OF BIBLICAL TEXT

The contestant chooses one topic and presents his/her arguments orally. Each contestant in Oratory must provide the judges with a typewritten copy of the outline of their oration. The outline must be in a clear plastic folder with the student’s name, ID#, school name, and school ID# clearly visible on the front.

Two age categories: 13-15 and 16-18

Only 3 students per category per school.

Maximum time limit is six (6) minutes. A five point deduction will be taken for each minute beyond six minutes up to a maximum of 10 points.

Content of speech must be original and prepared by the contestant. Plagiarism of any kind will automatically disqualify the contestant. Contestant can not select a topic which would require them to practice an evil personality.

Contestants my hold a legal pad with notes.

HINTS FROM PAST JUDGES

In oral arguments, the contestant simulates a lawyer’s summary of his side’s viewpoint at the conclusion of a case. For that reason, the actual content and logic of your presentation are more important than your delivery. Poor delivery can detract severely from a good outline. Your content should be based on scriptural opinion or emotional appeal. In making your delivery, speak deliberately and persuasively without being antagonistic. At the same time, you should also try to use variety in movement, gesture, and voice inflection. Persuade—do not preach.

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ORATORY JUDGING FORM

Student Name: ___________________________ ID#: ___________ School ID#: __________

Point Points

Value Awarded

Outline 10 ________

Originality 10 ________

Content & Logic 10 ________

Delivery/Use of notes 10 ________

Scriptural Opinion 10 ________

Emotional Appeal 10 ________

Time Frame 10 ________

Deduction of 5 points for each minute beyond

six (6) minutes. Maximum deduction of 10 points.

Persuasiveness 10 ________

Variety in movements & gestures 10 ________

Voice inflection 10 ________

Total ________

Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Judge’s Signature: ________________________________________________________

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BIBLE QUIZZING

Bible quizzing is a team effort. A team may consist of five to seven members, but only three may perform at a time. Three team members meet at the quiz table, each having access to a buzzer.

All questions will be 10 points each. Questions will be numbered 1-25, and each judge will have a set of questions with which to follow along as the quiz master reads the questions.

There will be no conferring with one another, except whether or not to challenge and ten seconds to prepare an answer to a challenge.

The player who hits the buzzer first within five (5) seconds of completion of question and causes the light to come on will be recognized and allowed to answer the question. A player will have five (5) seconds to start his answer after being recognized and thirty (30) seconds to complete his answer. A player does not have to wait for the completion of the question to ring in but may interrupt the reading of the question and be recognized to answer the question. If the question is answered correctly, his team will be awarded the appropriate points.

If the question is answered incorrectly, the opposite team may challenge the answer. If the first team’s answer is found to be wrong, the quiz master will repeat the question for the challenging team. If the challenging team answers correctly, they will be awarded the 10 points. If the challenging team answers incorrectly, neither team will gain any points for that question.

If the buzzer sounds before the question is completed, the team who rings in first does not need to complete the question, they only need to give an answer. If they answer incorrectly, the question will be repeated in its entirety for the opposing team.

After 25 questions have been asked, the team with the most points is the winner. Twenty-five questions asked will end the contest. If neither team has any points after 25 questions, both teams will be disqualified. In the event of a tie at the end of 25 questions, the contest will be decided by sudden death with one final question. If a team reaches 100 points before the 25 questions have been asked, that team wins the contest.

Quotation questions must be answered word-for-word without any paraphrasing.

No subs are allowed until the question has been answered.

All challenges must be made at the time of the question.

25 Questions- the team with the most points wins.

No talking between coaches and players during the game- “Except during a time out.”

A team may have three (3) time-outs during a game. These time-outs can be to pray, substitute or be coached. A time-out can only last one minute.

The official’s word is final. Officials will be:

1 Timekeeper

1 Quiz Master

2 Judges

2 Scorekeepers

Score will be posted for audience viewing.

Each team must provide one adult to work in one of the above named official capacities in games other than games in which their team will participate. Person selected from each school must be well versed in the rules.

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SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION

Scripture memorization will be divided into two age categories: 13, 14,15 and 16,17,18.

Only the King James Version of the Bible will be acceptable for memorization. Each contestant must submit a typewritten copy of scriptures by book, chapter, and verse to the judge before beginning. Typewritten copy must be in easily read type, double spaced, and be not less than a 14 point font. Verses may be copied from a King James Version computer program such as Quick Verse.

Example:

Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one

accord in one place.

Acts 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty

wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

Scriptures must be said in the order typed, but do not necessarily have to begin in Genesis and end in Revelation. The order may be of the contestant’s choosing. Contestants may skip a scripture and continue with their typewritten list, but the skipped scripture may not be returned to at a later time.

After contestant announces the book, chapter, and beginning verse that he/she will recite, the contestant will proceed at once with the recitation.

Time allowable for delay is fifteen seconds. The judge will then give help of one word and, student must receive that word and proceed.

One help can be given in ten verses, and whenever two helps are required in a ten verse spread, the student disqualifies himself. The help may be a book, chapter, verse or word reference.

A minimum of 50 verses quoted successfully for younger age group must be obtained to qualify for a medal.

A minimum of 100 verses quoted successfully for older age group must be obtained to qualify for a medal.

No reference notes of any kind may be used.

Student may only take a break for water, which will be provided in the room. If student is still quoting after one hour has lapsed, the student may, if desired, take a restroom break. Student will be accompanied by someone, other than parents, coaches, and peers. Break will last only as long as necessary. Students may not confer with anyone concerning their quotation and may not refer to any notes.

CREATIVE ESSAY WRITING

A contestant in this category chooses a Christian, social or patriotic topic and writes a PERSUASIVE paper. A good persuasive essay will use facts, arguments, examples, and illustrations that allow the reader to persuade himself of the truth he is reading.

The essay must have been written after termination of the national competition of the previous year and must be the original and authentic work of the student. Plagiarism of any kind will automatically disqualify the entry. The supervisor or teacher must require student authors to write a significant portion of the essay during school hours to verify authenticity. Only one essay per contestant is allowed.

The essay must be no less than 500 words and no more than 700 words. Essay must be typed, double-spaced, and on plain white paper. Type must be a standard 14-point font. No script fonts permitted. Three (3) copies of essay must be submitted. One copy must be in a clear plastic folder with the student’s identification number and school identification number clearly visible on the front.

Bibliography is required with all three copies. The other two copies should have all proper information but must be stapled instead of being placed in a clear plastic folder. Bibliography is required with all three copies.

Three copies of writing entries must be mailed to competition office with judging forms no later than May 1st. The office will retain one copy, and two copies will be sent to judges. Writing events will be judged prior to competition time with score tabulated at competition. Competition office will notify each school by fax or e-mail of receipt of entries.

CREATIVE ESSAY WRITING

JUDGING FORM

Student ID#: ___________________________ School ID#: _______________________

Title of Entry: ____________________________________________________________

AREA OF EVALUTION POSSIBLE POINTS

POINTS AWARDED

I. Theme (Christian, Social or Patriotic)

Given in precise statement of thesis which 10 ________

is examined and discussed logically

Composition

Essential points given logically and 10 ________

convincingly

Use of examples and illustrations 10 ________

Cogency and unity – everything in essay 10 ________

applies directly to the thesis

Valid argument and persuasion without 10 ________

exhortation or preaching –Strong closing

statement

III. Mechanics

Neatness, general appearance, typing errors 5 ________

Spelling, Punctuation 10 ________

Progression, transitions, lengths of paragraphs 10 ________

Grammar i.e. subject-verb agreement, pronoun

agreement, misplaced modifiers, etc. 15 ________

Essay submitted on plain white paper, double

spaced, between 500-700 words + Bibliography 10 ________

Total Points ________

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Judge’s Signature

SHORT STORY

A contestant in this category shall write a fiction/truthful narrative with Christian, social or patriotic theme. Only one short story per contestant is allowed. The short story shall be not less than 500 words and not more than 1,000 words.

Short story entry must be typed double-spaced in an easily read style of not less than a 14-point font. No script fonts permitted. Three copies of entry must be mailed to the competition office no later than April 17th. All copies should be identified on a cover sheet by title with only student’s ID# and school’s ID#. One copy should be presented in a clear plastic binder and the remaining two copies should be stapled.

HINTS FOR WRITING A SHORT STORY

Have the story and its conclusion fully in mind before beginning writing. Decide what will be the basic conflict. Decide from whose point of view the story will be told.

Where will the story begin? Will some or all of it be told in retrospect? Do you want to plunge right in, or would you rather build up from an introduction?

How will you handle your story? Will a first person narrator simply tell the situation, or will someone else be telling the story?

Remember that your short story should contain situation, complications, climax, and conclusion. Be sure to dramatize important incidents, not simply narrate them.

Try to foreshadow what is to come. Leave hints which will perhaps take on meaning later. This is particularly important if you decide to try a surprise ending.

At least one or two characters should be developed fully. The reader should be able to know the character by the end of the story.

Plan how you will identify time and/or place. This is your setting. Are you trying to create a mood or atmosphere? If the setting is a major role in the action, be sure it is adequately described.

Points to check before submitting your story:

Does your story say what you want it to say?

Have you used specific detail throughout?

Is the dialogue realistic?

Does the plot hold a readers interest throughout?

Do at least some of the characters seem like real people?

SHORT STORY JUDGING FORM

Student ID#: ____________ School ID#: _____________ Age category: ____________

Title of Entry: ____________________________________________________________

POSSIBLE POINTS

POINTS AWARDED

Christian, Social or Patriotic Theme 10 ________

Plot Development (Introduction, rising action, climax,

falling action and ending) 30 ________

Character Development ( How the major characters are

described, characters reaction to conflicts, other

characters) 25 ________

Creativity/Originality (Original subject matter, serious

or humorous, use of dialect, flashback, foreshadowing,

symbolism) 20 ________

Dialogue (Main character speaks, minor character speaks) 10 ________

Believability (How believable is the plot? How realistic

does the character respond to outside conflicts? Does

the dialogue “sound” realistic, etc.?) 5 ________

Total Score ________

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Judge’s Signature

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________

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POETRY WRITING

The contestant must compose an original poetry composition with a Christian, social or patriotic theme. The contestant should keep in mind his/her purpose for the poem: Why is it being written and what effect is being achieved.

1. Limit one entry per student.

2. Poem may be a lyric poem, a folk ballad, a literary ballad, or a narrative poem.

3. Poem must have been written after the termination of national competition of the

previous year and must be the original work of the student.

4. Format

A. At least eight (8) typewritten lines

B. No more than thirty (30) typewritten lines

C. Must use typewriter or letter quality printer with no less than a 14 point font

No script fonts permitted.

D. Variations from above line limitations must show evidence of very careful

attention to word choice and structure, plus a strong thematic basis.

5. Copies

A. Three copies of writing entries must be mailed to competition office no later than April 17th. The office will retain one copy, and two copies will be sent to two different judges. Writing events will be judged prior to competition time with score tabulated at competition. Competition office will notify each school by fax or e-mail of receipt of entries.

B. One copy must be in a clear plastic folder with student’s ID#, school #,

and age category clearly visible on the front of EACH copy. Two copies must contain proper identification information and be stapled.

POETRY WRITING JUDGING FORM

Student ID#: __________________ School ID#: _______________ Age Category: __________

Title of Entry: __________________________________________________________________

AREA OF EVALUATION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

1. THEME

A. Christian, Social or Patriotic

B. Poem has one central idea – Unity in

viewpoint 10 ________

2. USE OF POETIC MATERIAL

A. Shows feeling, sincerity, coveys emotion 10 ________

B. Original, fresh use of words, avoids

triteness 10 ________

C. Meter is regular, without jolting variations,

rhythm is smooth if rhyme is used and is

generally good 15 ________

D. Uses poetic devices such as Imagery,

Figures of Speech, Symbolism, Parallelism 15 ________

E. Creativity and individuality of expression 10 ________

3. MECHANICS

A. Neatness, general appearance 5 ________

B. Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar (Subject/

verb agreement. Unusual grammar is

acceptable if it is clearly used as a poetic

device and is effective as such. 10 ________

C. Follows rules of length between 8 – 30 lines 10 ________

C.

D. D. Typed on white paper – not less than 14

E. point font 5 ________

Total ________

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Judge’s Signature

SCIENCE PROJECTS

1. Projects must not exceed an area of 3’ X 3’ X 3’.

2. Projects must sit, stand, or lay on a table.

3. Project must have and display a hypothesis, experiment, and conclusion.

4. Must be displayed in a manner to intelligently convey contestant’s thoughts.

5. Contestants will be quizzed at the time of judging to determine their understanding of their project.

6. Limit of 10 minutes for oral presentation.

7. This category is divided into three age groups: 13-14; 15-16; and 17-18.

8. Projects must have a judging form attached. A 3 X 5 card must be attached with the following information:

Student ID#

Age Category

School ID#

Title of Project

9. It will be the school’s responsibility to see that the proper information is placed on each project.

10. At all times a school representative should be with students waiting to be judged.

11. The competition will post a time schedule for judging. Unless involved in another competition event, students who are not available at scheduled time will not be judged at a later time.

12. Only 3 students per category per school.

13. No student will be permitted to access the internet at competition for their science project.

All students must have their work on a disk and need to make sure if opens before presenting it before a judge.

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SCIENCE PROJECT JUDGING FORM

Student ID#: _______________ School ID#: ___________ Event #: __________

Title of Entry: ____________________________________________________________

AREA OF EVALUATION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

Appearance of Display

Does display state hypothesis, show

experiment, show conclusions? Does

display show in a neat and intelligent

manner what the student is saying

verbally? 20 ________

Age to Project Contrast

The project should not be below

student’s age level. 15 ________

Originality 10 ________

Continuity 10 ________

Understanding 20 ________

Oral Presentation 20 ________

Total ________

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Judge’s Signature

PHOTOGRAPHY

CLASSIFICATIONS:

Non- Color and Color. Contestants may enter one or both classifications in the following categories:

1. Character Portraits – a picture of an individual in an action or practice that portrays the nature of the individual. Character must be dominant feature in photograph.

2. Church Bulletin – Scenic

3. Church Bulletin – Still Life – defined as an arrangement of one or more objects by the student.

4. Animal – wild or domestic (birds, fish, dogs, deer, etc.)

5. Architecture – This should be an outdoor photograph. Can be any building or man-made object such as a statue, a fountain, a monument, etc.

6. Digital Photo Computer Enhanced – Photograph of any subject taken and enhanced in some way by a computer. Student must submit:

A. original photograph

B. subsequent pictures to explain steps in changing photograph.

C. finished photograph

D. student may be called by judges to explain work

7. Portrait – Posed picture of people. Not necessarily in studio. May be indoors

or outdoors. May or may not use props. The subjects of the photograph must be the primary feature of picture with props being secondary.

RULES:

1. Entries must be taken after termination of National Competition of the previous year.

2. Entries must be the sole work of the student.

3. Entries must be 8” X 10” mounted on or in an 11” X 14” mat that is not thicker than 3/16”. NO FRAMES. USE MATS OR MATBOARDS. NO DOUBLE MATS PERMITTED. NO WHITE MATBOARDS PERMITTED. Back of photograph should be covered with paper or mat. Entire entry can not exceed 3/16” in thickness.

4. After matting, entry must display 7 ¼” X 9 ¼” of photograph and cannot differ + or – ¼” of this dimension in either the width or the height.

5. All entries must be rectangular.

6. Entries may be processed by commercial labs or by the student.

7. Entries must arrive for judging in satisfactory exhibition condition.

8. Each entry should have a title.

9. Each entry must have the following:

3 X 5 card attached to back of photograph with student ID#, school ID#, complete category, title of work and age group. The judges will use this card for the evaluation code numbers.

There will be two age groups:

15 years old and younger

16 years old and older

10. It will be the school’s responsibility to see that each entry has the required information, and that each entry is placed into the proper category for judging. Please do not allow your student’s work to be disqualified because it has been place into the wrong category.

11. The National Apostolic Christian School Competition is not responsible for entries lost or damaged.

12. The judge’s decision will be final.

13. Competition administration will not be responsible for a pre-measurement of mats; however, pictures that are matted improperly will be pulled before judging and marked by administration as disqualified.

14. It is required that all students put Velcro on the back of there photography pictures.

1/02 Front of Picture Back of Picture

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AREA OF EVALUATION

1. Originality 4. Sharpness 7. Lighting

2. Content 5. Contrast 8. Mounting

3. Composition 6. Density

One or more of these numbers will placed on the 3x5 card to tell the student what they need to work on.

TWO DIMENSIONAL ART

1. Oil 6. Mixed Media (various materials used in

the same work such as oil, chalk, watercolor,

2. Watercolor acrylic, pastels)

3. Acrylic 7. Reverse Glass (see guidelines below)

4. Drawings 8. Pastel

5. Pen & Ink 9. Creative Art - Sculpture, clay works, collage

(Mediums other than those listed in previous

categories. For example: buttons, pins, bottle

caps, paper, etc.)

General Guidelines

Only artwork completed during the current school year will be accepted. All entries must have been started after the termination of national competition of the previous year.

All artwork should be entirely that of the student. Students are encouraged to draw on their own ideas for subject matter and composition. It is recognized that copying of other artwork is one method of learning, but should not be presented as the original work of the student if copied.

NO ARTWORK SHOULD ATTEMPT TO PORTRAY THE FACE OF CHRIST. No color-by-number painting will be accepted. All work must meet competition standards as far as dress codes and suitable subject matter are concerned. No entry may exceed more than 3 feet in its longest dimension.

Presentation and Packing

Paintings on canvas should have some type of frame. Other work should be matted, but may be displayed without framing. A 3 X 5 card must be on back of artwork with the following information: student ID#, school ID#, and category.

All contestants are responsible for the packaging, transporting, and proper handling of their own artwork. National Apostolic Christian School Competition will not assume responsibility for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.

Reverse Glass

Picture must be a minimum of 8” X 10” and must have backing and frame. Frame can be a simple mat type frame of regular wood or metal. Painting must be done by student. No paint-by-number paintings accepted. Picture may be inked from another drawing.

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THREE DIMENSIONAL ART

1. Woodworking 3. Sewing

2. Cross Stitch 4. Crochet

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Only one entry per student per category will be accepted. Only artwork completed during the current school year will be accepted. All entries must have been started after the termination of National Competition of the previous year.

All work should be entirely that of the student. If a pre-made pattern was used for artwork, it must be submitted. If the design, in categories 1, 2 and 4 are of the student’s own making, they need to submit a written copy of their design along with the materials needed to complete their artwork. All artwork must receive a minimum score of 70% to qualify for a medal. A 3 X 5 card should be attached to artwork with the following information: student ID# and school ID#.

PACKING

All contestants are responsible for the packaging, transporting, and proper handling of their own artwork. National Apostolic Christian School Competition will not assume responsibility for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.

WOODWORKING

(Two Age Groups: 13-15 and 16-18)

1. Work should be entirely that of the student.

2. Student must use power tools. No kits allowed.

3. This category does not include craft items such as: miniatures, doll houses, model ships, or

picture frames.

4. Items in this category must be made entirely of wood with the exception of accessories such as:

handles, hinges, nails, screws, etc.

5. Must not exceed four (4) feet in any direction.

6. Items must be of the industrial arts nature.

7. Students may be called to speak with the judge at the time of judging.

8. Finish can not be painted, but may be lightly stained.

9. Must submit a listing of:

A. Type of wood used

B. Tools used

C. Other materials used

D. Outline of procedure from cut-out to finished product (mandatory)

E. Pictures must be in the folder of construction of the project.

CROSS STITCH

(Two Age Groups: 13-15 and 16-18)

10. Must be entirely the work of the student.

11. Must not exceed three (3) feet square.

12. May use pre-stamped design, patterns from suppliers, or personal designs. Copy of pattern must

be submitted.

13. Cross stitch is not to be combined with embroidery.

14. Should be framed, but back of work must be accessible to judges.

SEWING

(Two Age Groups: 13-15 and 16-18)

1. Judges look for originality and careful attention to detail.

2. Each year a different item will be chosen by the competition, and each student will be required to make the same item.

3. Pattern must be submitted.

4. Student should be available to judges for questioning if needed.

CROCHET

(Two Age Groups: 13-15 and 16-18)

1. Judges look for originality, difficulty, and careful attention to detail.

2. Pattern must be submitted.

3. Student should be available to judges for questioning if needed.

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WOODWORKING

JUDGING FORM

Student ID#: ______________ School ID#: ____________ Event #: __________

AREA OF EVALUATION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

Design

Size of material matching purpose of 10 ________

project

Type of lumber chosen to blend with 5 ________

design

Practicality of project 10 ________

Blending of hardware with overall 5 ________

project

Workmanship

Use of tools expressed 50 ________

Sanding

Flat Surfaces & Edges 10 ________

Method of Construction – May use 10 ________

one or all of the following:

Glue – joints cleaned and excess glue

removed

Screws – Heads countersunk, heads

scared, evenly spaced

Pegs – Evenly spaced, blend with project

Nails – Countersunk, filled, evenly spaced.

Submission of tools & materials used and

procedure. Total ________

Judge’s Signature: ________________________________________________________

COUNTED CROSS STITCH

JUDGING FORM

Student ID#: ________________________ School ID#: __________________________

AREA OF EVALUATION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

Pattern submitted 5 ________

Creativity (Pattern changes, color changes, 20 ________

originality)

Technique (Difficulty of pattern, fabric count) 15 ________

Uniformity of stitches 20 ________

Finishing (Thread ends secured, preferably no knots) 15 ________

Blocking and clean project

(No fingerprints or dirty spots) 10 ________

Overall beauty 15 ________

Total ________

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________

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Judge’s Signature: _______________________________________________________________

CROCHET JUDGING FORM

Student ID#: ________________________ School ID#: ____________ Event #:

AREA OF EVALUATION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

Creativity (Pattern changes, color changes, 20 ________

originality)

Technique (Difficulty of pattern, size of thread 15 ________

or yarn)

Uniformity of stitches (No dropped stitches, 20 ________

stitches all the same size)

Finishing or joining threads 15 ________

(Thread ends secured, joining threads

worked into overall pattern)

Pattern submitted 5 ________

Blocking (if necessary) and clean project 10 ________

Overall beauty 15 ________

Total ________

Comments: __________________________________________________________________

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Judge’s Signature

SEWING

JUDGING FORM

Student ID#: ________________________ School ID#: _____________ Event #:

AREA OF EVALUATION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

Christian Appearance 10 ________

Length, Cut, Modesty

Pattern Submitted 5 ________

Creativity 10 ________

Pattern changes, color schemes, originality

Overall Beauty of Garment 10 ________

Coordination of colors and accessories

Seam Finish 10 ________

Stitching 15 ________

Machine and hand

Closures 10 ________

Zippers, buttonholes, fasteners

Sleeve set and detail 10 ________

Collar/neckline detail 10 ________

Hem detail 10 ________

Total ________

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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Judge’s Signature:_______________________________________________________________

SONG WRITING

1. Song must be written by the student.

2. Song must be on a cassette tape or CD. It may be sung by a student or a group of

Christian School students.

3. Two cassette tapes, along with two (2) typewritten copies of the words must be

mailed to the competition office no later than April 15TH, 2011.

4. Song will not be presented live in front of judges. It will be mailed to judges and be

judged prior to first day of competition.

5. One entry per student.

6. Time limit of five (5) minutes.

7. No background vocal, natural, synthesized or digitized voice sounds may be used.

8. Only 3 students per school

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ORIGINAL SONG COMPOSITION JUDGING FORM

Student ID#: ________________School ID#: ____________________

Song Title: ____________________________________________________________________

Song Style: ____________________________________________________________________

Southern Gospel, Country, Bluegrass, R&B, Contemporary, Black Gospel, Latin, Jazz

AREA OF EVALUATION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

Form and Song Structure

A. Does the composition contain an introduction,

verse or verses, chorus, bridge and ending? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

B. Does the song reflect the song style chosen? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Lyrics and Title Selection

A. Word usage. Do the lyrics reflect the title of the song? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

B. Rhyme scheme. Do the words and phrase endings

have a planned rhyme pattern? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

C. Word usage. Are the lyrics easily sung and understood

by the listener? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Musicality

A. Melody line. Does the song have a distinct melody line? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

B. Chord progression. Does the chord progression used

complement the melody? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Inspiration

A. Does the song portray a spiritual message? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

B. Does the song invoke worship and praise? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

C. Do the lyrics contain the so-called "hook line" or

phrase that inspires the listener to want to sing the song

at a later time or place? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

FINAL TOTAL

Judge's Signature and comments: ______________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

VOCAL RULES

1. Song must be religious or patriotic.

2. Singers must be students of the Christian school. See entry guidelines for definition. Judge’s decision is final.

3. An instrumental sound track may be used. Sound track cannot have background vocal either natural, synthesized or digitized. Accompaniment will not be a part of the judging. No split tracks allowed. Vocals on sound track will be cause for automatic disqualification. It is the responsibility of each school to see that their music conforms to the rules.

4. No music may be played while marching in (Large Group). Judging and time begins when first participant steps on stage area. Testing of tapes and musical instruments will be allowed but is considered part of total 8 minute time limit. All music (except for Large Group) must be on cassette, CD or mini CD. No live music will be allowed. CD’s and mini cd’s must be accompanied by song directory. If tapes are used instead of CD’s, tapes must be queued up to proper place so delays in judging do not occur.

5. Each individual or group may only sing one musical piece. The musical piece may consist of a medley of songs but once the music starts there can be no stopping of one piece and the starting of another piece.

6. Director will only be allowed for large chorale. Solo, duets, trios & quartets may not have a director. Coaching from audience, either verbal or by hand signals, is not allowed.

7. Time limit of eight (8) minutes for all vocal entries including set up and performance. There will be a loss of (2) points for exceeding 8 minutes AND (2) points for every minute thereafter. Two timers will be used at judging table for LARGE VOCAL GROUP ONLY.

8. Vocal Solo – Only three (3) participants per school per event. Student may compete in category one time.

9. Vocal Duets, Trios, Quartets – Any arrangement of students may compete in each category one time. EXAMPLE: Bill, Sue, and Tom may sing in only one trio. Your school may enter another trio, but it must use three different students. Only 3 groups per school

10. Vocal Quartet – Must have four-part harmony to be considered a quartet. Before singing, each student in this category must announce their name and the part they will be singing. Only 3 groups per school. A student may only sing in one group.

11. Vocal Large Group – Only one per school. May not exceed 21 members. Over 21 members will cause disqualification. Only 21 medals will be given.

12. Microphones will be set up for Vocal Large Group. These microphones will have the same settings for all entries. Once competition begins, no adjustments will be made to microphone levels.

13. Directors and/or students may not move microphones. It is the director’s responsibility to place singers around the stationary microphones.

14. In additional to the above microphones (1) solo microphone may be used for special parts

within the large group.

No judges will be sitting together during events. The judges will sit in three different areas.

Judges will not confer during the events. Each entry will be judged according to the judging form and handed in to be averaged by the office.

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INSTRUMENTAL RULES

1. Arrangement must be a religious or patriotic theme or may be a combination. If the patriotic selection is from a country other than America, some form of written documentation must be submitted to judge.

2. All musicians must be students of the Christian school. See entry guidelines for definition. Judge’s decision is final.

3. Each individual or group may only play one musical piece. The musical piece may consist of a medley of songs, but once the music starts, there can be no stopping of one piece and the starting of another piece.

4. Director will only be allowed for large group. Solo instrumentals and small group may not have a director. Coaching from audience, either verbal or by hand signals, is not allowed.

5. All accompaniment music (if allowed) must be on cassette, CD or mini CD. No live music will be allowed. CD’s and mini CD’s must be accompanied by song directory. If tapes are used instead of CD’s, tapes must be queued up to proper place so delays in judging do not occur.

6. Instrumental Solo Keys – No accompaniment will be allowed.

7. Instrumental Solo Woodwind and Brass – These events do not need an accompaniment, but if you

choose to have accompaniment, it must be only piano or organ and must be on a cassette tape. NO LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT WILL BE PERMITTED.

8. Instrumental Bass Guitar, Stand-up Bass, and Percussion – A cassette tape has been sent to your school if you requested it on your pre-registration form. This tape will be the same for each school and will give you the music with which you are to play along.

9. Instrumental Small Group – Small group of 2, 3 or 4 members may play their instruments whether instruments are all one type or mixed.

10. Instrumental Large Group – Only one group from each school will be permitted. Maximum of 18 members per group. A group with more than 18 members will be disqualified. After instruments are in place you will

Only have (1) minute to tune instruments & begin music selection. Your (5) minute time limit will begin.

11. Time limit of five (5) minutes for all instrumentals. After 5 minutes (2) points will be deducted and (2) points for each additional minute that exceeds the 5 minutes will be deducted.

12. In solo categories only one instrument per student may be played.

13. In all instrumental categories of solo or small group only three entries in each category per school. Please

Note guidelines for large group

Guidelines for Music Judging

1. A judge will not be able to judge any event in which he/she would be needed to play any music.

2. Judges may judge a category even when their students are participating in that category.

3. Minimum of two (2) judges for each music event.

4. A judge must hear every selection in a particular category. This allows all participants to be judged equally.

5. Any music judging form that does not accumulate at least 70% will not be considered for a medal placing.

Vocal Judging Form

Student(s) Name(s) & ID #s: __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

School ID#: ___________ Category Of Performance: ____Solo, ____Duet, ____Trio, ____Quartet

Title Of Selection: __________________________________________________________________________

Song Style (Southern Gospel, Country, Bluegrass, R&B, Contemporary, Black Gospel, Jazz) _________________________________________________

Area Of Evaluation Points

Awarded

1. Appearance and Stage Deportment (Please Circle Points) 15 (possible)

Approach 0 1 2 3

Posture 0 1 2 3

Eye Contact 0 1 2 3

Poise 0 1 2 3

Departure 0 1 2 3

2. Interpretation (Please Circle Points) 35(possible)

Mood Establishment 0 1 2 3 4 5

Intensity & Projection 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Dynamic Variety 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Lyric Expression 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Phrasing 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Style Interpretation 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

3. Musicianship (Please Circle Points) 50(possible)

Tone Quality 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Proper Diction 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Follows Accompaniment 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Proper Breathing 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Intonation 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Degree Of Difficulty 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Compensation 0 1 2 3 4 5

FINAL TOTAL

Judge’s Signature__________________________________________________________________

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________

Vocal Judging Form (Large Group)

Student(s) Name(s) & ID #s: _____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________ School ID#: __________ Category Of Performance: _______Large Group

Title Of Selection: _____________________________________________________________________

Area Of Evaluation Point Points

Value Awarded

1. Appearance and Stage Deportment (Please Circle Points) 15 (possible)

Approach 1 2 3

Posture 1 2 3

Eye Contact 1 2 3

Poise 1 2 3

Departure 1 2 3

2. Interpretation 35 (possible)

Mood Establishment 1 2 3 4 5

Intensity and Projection 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Dynamic Variety 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Lyric Expression 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Phrasing 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Style Interpretation 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

3. Musicianship (Please Circle Points) 50(possible)

Memorization 1 2 3 4 5

Tone Quality 1 2 3 4 5 6

Proper Diction 1 2 3 4 5 6

(Clarity & Correct Pronunciation)

Follows Accompaniment 1 2 3 4 5 6

Proper Breathing 1 2 3 4 5 6

Intonation 1 2 3 4 5 6

Degree Of Difficulty 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Compensation 0 1 2 3 4 5

FINAL TOTAL

Judge’s Signature__________________________________________________________________

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________

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BASS GUITAR JUDGING FORM

Student Name & ID#: ________________________________________School ID#:___________________

Event#-Category Of Performance____________________________________________________________

AREA OF EVALUATION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

1. Appearance and Poise 1 2 3 4 5

2. Technique

Correct positioning of hands 1 2 3 4 5

Smoothness of playing 1 2 3 4 5

Overall sound quality 1 2 3 4 5

3. Timing

Steady Tempo 1 2 3 4 5

Locks in with drummer 1 2 3 4 5

4. Intonation

Absence of fret noise on fretted instruments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

-OR-(not both)

Correct intonation on fretless instruments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5. Dynamics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Correct volume in relation to other instruments

6. Musicianship & Accompaniment

Correct note choices according to chord changes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Creativity of bass line 1 2 3 4 5 6

Appropriateness of bass line to style of music 1 2 3 4 5 6

Demonstrates ability to establish patterns 1 2 3 4 5 6

SUBTOTAL

7. Overall Placement (up to 25 points)

FINAL TOTAL

Judges Signature:_________________________________________________________

Comments:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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DRUM SET JUDGING FORM

Student Name & ID#: ________________________________________School ID#:___________________

Event#-Category Of Performance____________________________________________________________

AREA OF EVALUATION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

1. Appearance and Poise 1 2 3 4 5

2. Technique

1 2 3 4 5

Stick control, foot control of bass drum and

hi-hat, accents, fills, introduction and ending

3. Effective Use Of Drums

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Snare, toms, bass drum

4. Effective Use Of Cymbals

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Ride, crash, splash, hi hat

5. Tempo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Steady beat and rhythm

6. Dynamics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Proper use of drum and cymbal volume

7. Accompaniment 1 2 3 4 5

Style of drumming reflects the style

of the music being played

Subtotal

8. Overall Placement (25 max)

Final Total

Judges Signature:_________________________________________________________

Comments:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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INSTRUMENTAL JUDGING FORM

Student Name & ID#: _________________________School ID#: _________

Title Of Selection: _____________________________________________________________

Style of Music Performed: ______________________________________________________

Southern Gospel, Country, Bluegrass, R&B, Contemporary, Black Gospel , Latin, Jazz

Event #-Category of Performance: ____________________________________________

AREA OF EVALUATION POINTS

AWARDED

1. Appearance and Poise 0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Technique (Please Circle Points)

Note accuracy 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Dynamics 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Phrasing 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Note Selection 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fluid Performance 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

3. Form (Please Circle Points)

Introduction, Middle and Ending Sections 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4. Musicianship (Please Circle Points)

Intonation 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Command of Instrument 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Extra Polish 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Finished Performance 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

5. Degree Of Difficulty 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 ______________________

Compensation 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

FINAL TOTAL

Judge's Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________

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KEYBOARD JUDGING FORM

Student Name & ID#: _________________________School ID#: _________

Style of Music Performed: _______________________________________________________

Southern Gospel, Country, Bluegrass, R&B, Contemporary, Black Gospel, Latin, Jazz

AREA OF EVALUATION POINTS

________________________________________________________________________AWARDED

1. Appearance and Poise 0 1 2 3 4 5

________________________________________________________________________

2. Technique (Please Circle Points)

Note accuracy 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Dynamics 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Phrasing 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Damper Control 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Chord Selection 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Fluid Performance 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

________________________________________________________________________

3. Form (Please Circle Points)

Introduction, Middle and Ending Sections 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

________________________________________________________________________

4. Musicianship (Please Circle Points)

Command of Instrument 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Extra Polish 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Finished Performance 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

___________________________________________________________________

5. Memory 0 1 2 3 4 5

_____________________________________________________________________________

6. Degree Of Difficulty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

7. Compensation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

FINAL TOTAL

Judge's Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________

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Sprints – Long Distance – Relay

No starting blocks or spikes are to be used.

1. 100 Yard Dash – 3 students per event per school.

2. 220 Yard Dash – 3 students per event per school.

3. 440 Yard Dash – 3 students per event per school.

4. 880 Relay – 1 team per school.

A. Schools may register one substitute for relay team. Student would need to be registered with a notation that he/she is a substitute. Substitutes will not be charged event fee.

B. The rules set forth for lanes, the passing of the baton, and place of starting and finishing will all be defined by officials at the beginning of the relay.

C. Judge’s decision will be final.

D. Each team will wear the same color tee-shirt during all running events.

Cross Country (Course will be laid out prior to run by Administration)

1. Boys: distance not to exceed 2 ½ miles. Only 3 per school permitted to run.

2. Girls: distance not to exceed 1 ½ miles. Only 3 per school permitted to run.

This run is not for the inexperienced runner. It is necessary that training go into this event. Students should be advised against running in this event without prior practice.

3 No IPods, headphones, mp3 or other media players are to be used at any sporting events.

Basketball

1. All players must be students of the Church-school. See Entry Guidelines for definition.

2. Display total Christian spirit at all times.

3. All fans, coaches, team members and cheerleaders must understand they will be disqualified if they do not follow the rules.

4. Games will be played in double elimination according to the brackets displayed.

A. Six minute quarter stop clock for winners bracket.

B. Five minute half

C. Four time-outs per game at 45 seconds each

D. Ten minute warm-up.

E. Losers bracket two ten minute halves, stop clock.

F. Silver/Bronze game rules will be the same as (A).

G. Drawings for seeding will be made at registration.

5. Five (5) personal fouls for regular games. Four (4) fouls for short games in loser bracket.

6. Technical Fouls: Only two (2) Technical Fouls (Coach OR Student) allowed before the team is disqualified. Technical Fouls may include the following:

A. Unruly conduct from fans.

B. Outburst of temper from players, cheerleaders or coaches.

C. In the event a player receives two (2) technical fouls, he must leave the bench.

7. Maximum of twelve (12) players to a team. Only 12 medals will be given. May not register more than twelve (12) members and may not play any more than the twelve (12) members registered.

8. Any violation of rules is cause for disqualification. In the event a team is disqualified, they lose all standings, and no medals will be given.

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FREE THROW

1. Three (3) students per school per category permitted to compete.

2. Event is open age 13-18.

3. Each participant will be allowed three warm-up tosses.

4. On the fourth shot the student must announce to the judge whether he/she wishes to count shot as number 1 or number 4. If a student makes all three warm-up tosses, those tosses can be counted as part of their total.

5. Competition will consist of 10 shots. The person making the most shots will be declared the winner.

6. In the case of a tie, shots will be taken in rotation with each participant taking one shot at a time. This will be a sudden death play-off. There will be no warm-up shots.

7. All participants must wear gym shoes.

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VOLLEYBALL

1. One team per school – girls only.

2. All teams must have a minimum of 6 players.

3. Maximum of twelve (12) players to a team. Only 12 medals will be given. May not register more than twelve (12) members and may not play any more than the twelve (12) members registered.

4. Each school must provide one (1) line judge for each game played by their team.

5. Games will follow current rules as stated in the National Federation of State High School Associations. Rules pertaining to only one state or region will not be honored. Please contact your local sports shop for a copy or call the National Federation Order Department at 816-464-5400.

6. Rally scoring to 25 points. 1st & 2nd games 25, 3rd game 15. Winners bracket are best 2 out of 3. Losers bracket are rally points to 25, one game. Silver/Bronze game best 2 out of 3 games.

7. All players must wear kneepads.

8. Coaches must stay in box. Coaches not allowed on floor during clock time!!

9. Warm up time ten minutes before game.

10. One minute between matches

11. Each School must provide a line judge and a bookkeeper.

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WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT

BASIC RULES

1. Website and page design must be the sole work of the student and must have been completed after termination of competition of the previous year.

2. Computer teachers may assist students, but design ideas and layouts must be the sole work of the student.

3. Web page must have the following theme: Church or Youth Group or Christian School

4. Student may use any page creation tools, but suggested are: Microsoft Front page,

Netscape Communicator, and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

5. Websites will be judged from a CD or Thumb Drive. DEVELOPMENT HINT: Begin and continue to store the website you develop on the R/W CD or the Thumb Drive you will submit for judging. Many websites submitted in the past have been non-functional or had key elements missing due to the improper transfer or copying to the media that was submitted to the judges. If using R/W CD media, be sure to finalize the CD. Make sure to verify that your final entry will run from the media you will submit on a computer that was not used in the site development to ensure it will function properly for the judges. If a student’s site cannot be opened from the media provided, it cannot be judged and will be disqualified.

6. The main Site address link or file name of the opening page must be included on judge’s form. All submittals must be scanned prior to submission using an up-to-date virus detection program such as Norton or McAfee and must be free of all viruses. Only common, safe plug-ins may be used or called by the pages.

7. 1 CD or Thumb Drive Only. Not responsible for loss.

CRITERIA

Structure

Navigation of Site – The site should be easy to use and navigate. User should know where he is and have the ability to get to another location in the site with ease via page or menu links.

Creativity – The site will be evaluated for creativity in the areas of uniqueness, content, approach to the material and method of engagement. Cookie-cutter sites from the same school will not fare well.

“Logical” Connection – The site must be logical and make sense to specific users. What may be logical to one user may leave another totally lost. For example: A site developed for teens would be very different from one for retirees, just as one for travel is very different from one on finance.

Engaging – The site should be attractive, pleasing, interesting, and beneficial. The time an average user will give is a matter of seconds unless it engages the viewer visually and mentally.

Elements (Variety and Appropriateness) – The site should contain enough variety to hold interest while maintaining an overall consistency which reflects the purpose and desired image of the site. It should conform to the Biblical values and overall competition guidelines regarding appropriateness of subject matter, substance, graphics, etc.

Browser Friendly – The site should be fully functional on multiple browsers and viewable on as many computers as possible. Several browsers are in wide use; however, the older the browser that can access your site, the less robust the elements and the more limited the creativity.

Graphic Design – The site should follow generally accepted Internet standards regarding presentation. Some of these regard font styles, spacing, overlay, and other aspects of the presentation. (There are helpful sites on the Web to learn about these items.)

CONTENT

Clear – For the site to be effective, the content must be clear in its presentation, navigation, functionality and purpose.

Appropriate – The content of the site should meet competition guidelines and standards and be appropriate for its intended purpose.

Accomplishes Goals – The user should be able to understand and receive benefit from the purpose of the site as intended by the developer. If this doesn’t happen, the user will probably leave quickly, and information will not be imparted, and ideas will not be communicated.

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WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT

JUDGING FORM

Student Name & ID #: _____________________________ School ID #: ___________

Title of Entry: _____________________________ Site Address: __________________

AREAS OF EVALUATION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

Structure

Navigation of Site 10 ________

Creativity 10 ________

“Logical” Connection 10 ________

Engaging

Visually 5 ________

Mentally 5 ________

Elements

Variety 5 ________

Appropriateness 5 ________

Browser Friendly 10 ________

Graphic Design 10 ________

Content

Clear 10 ________

Appropriate 10 ________

Accomplishes Goals 10 ________

Total 100 ________

Comments: ______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Judge’s Signature: ___________________________________________

YEARBOOK

School yearbook entry may be for current year or may be for previous year if present book has not been completed. Any particular book may be entered only once. Student editor may be questioned by judge.

Judging will be in two main areas: presentation and administration of yearbook.

Each school will need to submit the following to demonstrate administration.

1. An organizational chart of the yearbook staff and individual duties outlined.

Such as: editor, sales director, layout persons, head of promotions,

photographer, etc.

2. Samples of promotions

3. Countdown calendar or plan of action

4. Sales goals and outline of collection program

5. Fund-raisers, and sales of advertisements.

6. Copy of dummy layout

Presentation of yearbook will be judged on the following:

1. Cover

2. Filler and divider pages

3. Activity pages

4. Staff pages

5. Student and/or class pages

6. Overall arrangement

7. Copy explanation of photos

8. Arrangement of clip art, art, and type

9. Photo clarity

10. Photo cropping

Eight (8) medals will be given for this category.

YEARBOOK

JUDGING FORM

School Name & ID#: ______________________________________________________

AREA OF EVALUATION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

Administration – Maximum 50 points

1. Organizational Chart 10 ________

2. Samples of Promotions 10 ________

3. Plan of action along with countdown calendar 10 ________

4. Sales and collection program – projection & results 10 ________

5. Fund raisers or additional money collection 10 ________

Layout Work – Maximum 50 points

6. Cover 5 ________

7. Filler & Divider Pages 5 ________

Divider pages are not always used, but sections

of book should flow smoothly

8. Activity Pages 5 ________

9. Staff Pages 5 ________

Staff pages are not always separate, but staff

should be named somewhere in book

10. Student Pages 5 ________

11. Copy Explanation of Photographs 5 ________

12. Layout of art, clip art, & headline type 5 ________

13. Photo clarity and cropping 10 ________

14 Overall Appearance of Layout 5 ________

Total Score ________

Judge’s Signature: ___________________________________

SPANISH

1. Only three (3) students per school may participate.

2. Students for whom Spanish is their first language may not participate.

3. Students will be required to translate several paragraphs of written Spanish into

English.

4. Students will be required to translate several sentences of written English into Spanish.

5. Students will be required to conjugate several verbs into all of its forms.

6. Students will be required to carry on a simple conversation in Spanish. Conversation may consist of information about student, family, home, church, and

other familiar subjects.

Jehová es mi pastor;

nada me faltará.

Salmos 23:1

SPANISH

JUDGING FORM

Student ID#: ________________________________________ Age: _______________

School ID#: ________________________________________

AREAS OF EVALUTION POINT POINTS

VALUE AWARDED

Spanish to English Translation 25 ________

English to Spanish Translation 25 ________

Conjugation of Verbs 15 ________

Conversation 35 ________

Total 100 ________

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Judge’s Signature

Student should achieve a minimum of 70% to receive a medal.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

1. School may nominate two (2) students. Nominations may either be boys or girls, or a boy and a girl.

2. School will submit a portfolio of each nominee.

3. Portfolio should include the following pages:

A. Name of student, age, address, personal and family information, date of baptism and date of receiving the Holy Spirit.

B. Wallet sized picture of student.

C. Letter of recommendation from pastor.

D. Letter of recommendation from parent or guardian.

E. Letter from student containing information about their life, academic plans, and long-range plans. Letter must cover both natural and spiritual plans.

F. SAT and/or ACT scores.

G. High school transcript.

H. Letters of invitation received from colleges.

I. List of any awards during school tenure.

J. Any other material that will show why this student has been nominated for Apostolic Christian School Honor Society.

Upon arrival at competition, portfolios should be given to the registrar. Portfolios must be presented in proper order (see above) and in a binder.

Honor Society nominees will be entered along with other entries and fees of $25.00 paid along with all school entries.

All nominees will receive a nomination certificate. The winners will receive a certificate indicating dollar amount to be received. Money will be sent after verification of college attendance. If after 1st semester student does not attend college, money will revert back to Christian School Department.

Nominee will be interviewed by a panel of judges. All students interviewed will be asked the same questions.

The award will be presented to the top two achievers and will not automatically go to one boy and one girl. It could possibly be awarded to two boys or two girls.

National Honor Society

Judging Form

Student Name: ___________________________________ ID#: _______________

School Name: ________________________________________________________

1. Portfolio complete 15 points ________

Portfolio consists of items A-J

2. Natural Plans 25 points ________

Does student have career goals?

Are those goals achievable?

Have they made or are they making

preparation for those goals?

3 Service/Awards 20 points ________

Has student participated in any service

and/or church program or group?

How long? Has student won any awards

or received special recognition during

grades 9-12?

4. Spiritual Plans 25 points ________

Does student have definite goals

for future participation in church

related service?

5. Personality 15 points ________

Do they demonstrate maturity equal to their

chronological age?

Do they demonstrate leadership capabilities?

Do they present themselves well verbally

and in their overall manner?

6. ACT/SAT score ______________ ________

Total Score ________

Judge’s Signature: ______________________________________________________

PowerPoint Presentation

1. Individual event, distinctive theme.

2. Must be created using Microsoft PowerPoint, or by a program that produces an Open Document file format, or self-running Presentation file.

3. Must be on CD or Thumb Drive so it can be viewed at judge’s discretion.

4. Presentation must not exceed three (3) minutes and should run automatically.

5. The theme must be a Church or Youth Group or Christian School related event or activity.

6. Must be on CD or Thumb Drive. Not responsible for loss.

7. Cookie-cutter presentations from the same school will not fare well.

8. Media submitted must be scanned and free of viruses using an up-to-date virus detection program such as Norton or McAfee.

9. Make sure all pictures and/or music files are correctly copied to the applicable file folders on the media submitted to ensure the presentation runs properly.

10. Test the final media submittal on a computer NOT used for the presentation development in order to ensure proper and correct functionality from the media to be submitted. Presentations that will not run cannot be judged.

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The top three will be shown at Competition.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

JUDGING FORM

Student Name & ID#: ______________________________________________ School ID#: _____________

Topic of presentation: ______________________________________________________________________

|AREAS OF EVALUATION |POINT VALUE |POINTS AWARDED |

|The purpose of the presentation is clearly identified. (Circle Purpose #) |5 | |

|Promotion of outreach ministries. | | |

|Solicitation for participants in church ministries (Choirs, musicians, other) | | |

|Promotion and advertisement for a Christian School and/or School activities. | | |

|Promotion of Church activity, function or ministry. | | |

|Other Church or Christian School related activity, function or ministry. | | |

|The presentation content is clearly illustrated, formatted, spelled correctly and grammatically correct. |10 | |

|The presentation theme is clearly communicated throughout the presentation. |10 | |

|The presentation is presented in a logical sequence. |5 | |

|The benefits of participation are communicated in a compelling manner. |10 | |

|The presentation includes charts or illustrations to emphasize the effects of the promotion. |5 | |

|The presentation content is easy to read graphically – color contrast, overlays, text color. |10 | |

|The graphic images are appropriate and reinforce the intended message. |10 | |

|The text on individual slides is balanced- not to full or overwhelming and is organized into appropriate bullets (points). |5 | |

|Sounds used in the presentation are appropriate and effective. |5 | |

|(Give full 5 point credit if sound is not used) | | |

|The presentation functions correctly and smoothly. |5 | |

|The presentation is appropriate for Apostolic Christian viewing. |5 | |

|Presentation does not exceed time limits and/or slide quantity parameters. |5 | |

|The presentation content is clearly communicated (Overall Presentation Rating) |10 | |

|TOTAL |100 | |

COMMENTS: _______________________________________________________________

Judge’s Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________

Video

This category is an effort to help students become involved in church video outreach. If not already established, it would be a good idea to start a video club or workshop to teach and train.

1. Group event: 1- 5 members per video.

2. Maximum of three entries per school.

3. Time limit of three (3) minutes.

4. Work must be entirely that of the student or students. Work may be supervised by teacher.

5. Students may use mixing or editing equipment, but is not necessary.

6. Must be submitted on CD, DVD or Thumb Drive for judge’s viewing.

7. Theme will be Church or Youth Group or Christian School

8. Not responsible for loss of entry

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The top three will be shown at Competition.

Sign Team

This category will consist of 2 to 10 students. Music must be on CD or tape.

(NO Live Music Allowed)

There will be an 8-minute time limit. Time will begin when participants steps onto the stage. There will be a 2-point penalty for going over the 8-minute limit. The judges will deduct 2 points for every minute after also.

No director permitted.

Sign Team Judging Form

Student(s) Name(s) & ID#’s ____________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

School ID#:________ Title of Selection: ________________________________________

Area of Evaluation

1. Overall Appearance (Please Circle Points) 25 pts.

____ Approach 0 1 2 3 4

____ Posture 0 1 2 3 4

____ Eye Contact 0 1 2 3 4

____ Poise 0 1 2 3 4

____ Departure 0 1 2 3 4

____ Expression 0 1 2 3 4 5

2. Intensity & Projection (Please Circle Points) 75 pts

___ Rhythm & Movement 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

___ Blend of Sign 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

___ Choreography 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

___ In sync 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

___ Intensity 0 1 2 3 4 5

___ Degree of Difficulty 0 1 2 3 4 5

___ Knowledge of Sign (NO Dance steps) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

___ Song Selection 0 1 2 3 4 5

___ Originality 0 1 2 3 4 5

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Total_________________________________________________________________

Judge’s signature ________________________________________________

Comments ________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

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Please but the soft side of the Velcro on the back of your picture. We will provide the rough side.

Place Velcro Here

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HINTS FROM THE JUDGES

Size is not part of the judging criteria! More is not necessarily better. It is important that a site distinguish itself through quality and value to the user as compared to other sites competing for the same audience. The point values in judging are weighted in favor of the structural organization because that is essential to site functionality and usefulness. Poor content is changeable, but poor design is the death of a site.

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